EXFO FTB-9100 for FTB-500 Optical Switch - Manual (Page 3)

Contents
Optical Switch iii
Contents
Copyright Information ............................................................................................................ii
Certification Information ........................................................................................................v
1 Introducing the FTB-9100 Optical Switch ................................................... 1
Main Features .........................................................................................................................1
Basic Switching Principles .......................................................................................................2
Typical Application, OTDR Testing ...........................................................................................3
Conventions ............................................................................................................................4
2 Getting Started with Your Optical Switch .................................................. 5
Inserting and Removing Test Modules ....................................................................................5
Starting the Optical Switch Application ................................................................................10
Exiting the Application .........................................................................................................13
3 Operating the Optical Switch .................................................................... 15
Installing the EXFO Universal Interface (EUI) .........................................................................16
Cleaning and Connecting Optical Fibers ...............................................................................17
Optimizing the Application for Repeatability ........................................................................19
Selecting Configurations .......................................................................................................20
Saving and Recalling Configurations .....................................................................................21
4 Maintenance ............................................................................................... 23
Cleaning Fixed Connectors ....................................................................................................24
Cleaning EUI Connectors ......................................................................................................26
Recycling and Disposal (Applies to European Union Only) ....................................................28
5 Troubleshooting ......................................................................................... 29
Solving Common Problems ...................................................................................................29
Obtaining Online Help ..........................................................................................................30
Contacting the Technical Support Group ..............................................................................31
Transportation ......................................................................................................................32
6 Warranty ..................................................................................................... 33
General Information .............................................................................................................33
Liability .................................................................................................................................34
Exclusions .............................................................................................................................34
Certification ..........................................................................................................................34
Service and Repairs ...............................................................................................................35
EXFO Service Centers Worldwide ..........................................................................................36
A Technical Specifications ............................................................................. 37